Chaos at Wigan North Western station as train derails – forcing cancellations on busy line and leaving passengers stranded

A TRAIN has derailed at a major station – forcing mass cancellations on a busy route and leaving passengers stranded.

National Rail confirmed the train derailed at Wigan North Western station this afternoon.

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Northern and TransPennine Express routes are currently affected.

Trains may be cancelled, changed or delayed until at least 18.00 today.

Than to follow.